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Promising over 65 epic menus, Ponsonby’s favourite restaurant festival returns for a fifth year

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Promising over 65 epic menus, Ponsonby’s favourite restaurant festival returns for a fifth year

Love in the air? Here, we put forward our definitive guide to the best date night spots in Auckland

Gastronomy

Love in the air? Here, we put forward our definitive guide to the best date night spots in Auckland

Orphans Kitchen is open again in the evenings as a cosy, delicious wine bar — and we have all the details

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Orphans Kitchen is open again in the evenings as a cosy, delicious wine bar — and we have all the details

Denizen’s definitive guide to the best dog-friendly cafes in Auckland

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Denizen’s definitive guide to the best dog-friendly cafes in Auckland

Indulge in Baby G’s delicious burgers every week at this three-month-long pop-up

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Indulge in Baby G’s delicious burgers every week at this three-month-long pop-up

Vote now: Nominate your favourite weekend brunch spot now

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Vote now: Nominate your favourite weekend brunch spot now

Denizen’s definitive guide to the best mac ‘n’ cheese in town

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Denizen’s definitive guide to the best mac ‘n’ cheese in town

Make this impressive Whole Baked Cauliflower the main event at your next dinner party

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Make this impressive Whole Baked Cauliflower the main event at your next dinner party

Start your year right with some of Auckland’s healthiest yet tastiest dishes

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Start your year right with some of Auckland’s healthiest yet tastiest dishes

Stepping up to the plate — Auckland’s most sustainable dishes

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Stepping up to the plate — Auckland’s most sustainable dishes

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Holding poll position on @depoteatery's menu since

Holding poll position on @depoteatery's menu since it first opened in 2011, Fergus’ Bone Marrow has a solid and dedicated fan club. From the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the wood-roasted bone marrow to the vibrantly fresh parsley & shallot salad, there's a reason it's become an Auckland classic.

Whether your game is chess, checkers or dominoes,

Whether your game is chess, checkers or dominoes, the exquisitely crafted three-game set by @poltronafrauofficial x @giobagnara is taking games night to a whole new level ♟️⁠
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Available locally from @studioitalia.

Last week's annual Milan Salone Fair, once again c

Last week's annual Milan Salone Fair, once again continued to show the evolution of design across all facets. With impressive art installations, to the introduction of future furniture and the update of design classics. The Salone del Mobile remains the most important event on the global design calendar. A few of our highlights from the week follow.⁠
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1. Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando, founders of the Japanese design studio @weplus.jp created an installation from floating colourful fabric. The site-specific structure was set within the courtyard of Palazzo Litta in Milan, for @fondazioneermannocasoli, and received an award for its drama and beauty.⁠
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2. @cassinaofficial and Fondation Le Corbusier joined forces to present a captivating large-scale installation titled ‘On the Rocks.’ Paying homage to the great modernist designer the installation explores Le Corbusier’s boxy furniture pieces, which have been reimagined with custom leatherwork by Matthieu Blazy and Bottega Veneta.⁠
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3. The Narinari Chair by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda for @bebitalia took inspiration from the Sea Eagle, an aquatic bird in flight. The stunning organic nature of this chair is sure to see it become a future classic. B&B Italia is available locally from @matisse_nz⁠.⁠
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4. The Big George Chair by Cristián Mohaded for @moooi has been designed to emulate the happiness that comes from a warm embrace from a close friend. Available locally from @eccnewzealand⁠
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5. Designed in 1967 by Cini Boeri. The Boborelax chaise was reimagined for the 2024 Salone in new fabrics. Available locally from @studioitalia⁠
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6. New Zealand born designer @sabine_marcelis created an installation titled 'A Glimpse into Alula’s Natural and Cultural Landscape'. The exhibition paid tribute to the ancient Saudia Arabian oasis' natural and cultural landscape⁠.⁠
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7. The Kida lounge chair by @stephenburksmanmade for @dedon_official⁠. Available locally from @dawsonandconz.⁠
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10. Curated by @ysl creative director Anthony Vaccarello, an exhibition in honour of Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti showcased a custom tableware collection originally conceived by the designer in 1953.

Set with 4 emeralds and 298 brilliant-cut diamonds

Set with 4 emeralds and 298 brilliant-cut diamonds (totalling 1.82 carats), @cartier’s Panthère de Cartier ring makes magnificent use of the now-iconic feline motif with two of the sculptural heads coming face to face.

Waddling our way to the weekend 🐧 #WorldPenguin

Waddling our way to the weekend 🐧 #WorldPenguinDay

No plans for Anzac afternoon? How about spending i

No plans for Anzac afternoon? How about spending it in gastronomic bliss at Remuera’s beloved @sisorestaurant? With an array of exceptional new seasonal dishes, such as their mouthwateringly delicious Free Farmed Park Meatballs, Sìso is a more than perfect place to spend your afternoon.

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